Jennifer Richmond, left, Will Sevier and Keri Pisapia star in Chaffin's Barn's production of 'Run for Your Wife.'

Written by

Amy Stumpfl
| For The Tennessean

At first glance, good farce seems rather simple. Combine a few colorful characters, an outrageous set of circumstances and some slamming doors - and there you have it.

But the truth is, farce is serious business, requiring razor-sharp precision and crackerjack timing. And while Chaffin's Barn's production of "Run for Your Wife" may be missing some of the traditional door-slamming, the strong performances make for a seriously good time.

"Run for Your Wife," penned by English playwright Ray Cooney, follows the adventures of John Smith - an ordinary London cab driver with two wives, two ...